MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

WHY BECOME A MEMBER?

Athletics Essendon welcomes athletes and para-athletes aged 12+ of all abilities and levels of experience. 

Members have access to a state of the art track, private gym and to highly qualified coaches across all disciplines. With a range of membership packages, athletes have the opportunity to compete at weekly track & field and cross country competitions as well as specialist meets. Athletes also have the opportunity to qualify for state and national championships.

The Athletics Victoria competition program has been established to provide equal opportunities for para-athletes from club through to national level. Para-athletes are encouraged to register for formal classifications that relate to their impairment in order to ensure the correct score adjustments are applied. 

The full list of classifications and their details can be viewed on the Athletics Australia website. Please contact info@athsvic.org.au to begin the classification process.

Members are required to purchase both the club and Athletics Victoria membership in order to compete in sanctioned Athletics Victoria and Athletics Australia competitions. In addition to club membership fees, athletes have the option to purchase season packages or pay individual competition fees. This enables members to customise a price package that best suits their individual needs. All memberships and season packages can be purchased via the Athletics Victoria members portal.

2024/25 SEASON FEES

Membership fees are broken into two parts, club membership and Athletics Victoria membership. In order to compete in a league event, specialist competition or championship, athletes will need to purchase either a season package or pay for individual competitions in addition to the membership fee. The Athletics Victoria package system enables athletes to tailor their membership.

ATHLETICS ESSENDON MEMBERSHIP

Those who wish to compete for Athletes Essendon or train on the track at exclusive times will need to purchase one of the following.
Gym use is strictly for registered athletes who actively compete for the club.

It is mandatory that athletes compete in the club uniform. These are an additional $52 to the club membership fee.
Athletes must wear plain black running or compression shorts at all competitions. These are not provided by the club.

For insurance purposes, athletes must have purchased a membership in order to be covered when training on the track during our official times or in the club gym. Gym access is reserved for members who actively represent the club at competition.

If you have any questions or would like to apply for a Dual Membership discount please email treasurer@athleticsessendon.org.au.

Athlete

$ 90
  • Provides you with eligibility to compete at all league, state and national competitions, as well as exclusive use of the track and gym.

Family Discount

$ 45 Per Athlete
  • Provides you with eligibility to compete at all league, state and national competitions, as well as exclusive use of the track and gym.

Dual Membership

$ 42
50
Per Athlete
  • Those who are currently registered with both Athletics Essendon & Essendon Little Athletics Centre can apply for a 50% discount to the club Athletics Essendon fee.

Associate Athlete

$ 125
  • For athletes who wish to train on our track at our exclusive times and are currently registered with another Athletics Victoria club or the Victorian Athletic League.

    No gym access.

Unregistered Athlete

$ 135
  • For athletes who wish to train on our track at our exclusive times and are not currently registered with another Athletics Victoria club or the Victorian Athletic League.

    No gym access.

Coaches & Officials

Free
  • Coaches and officials registered with the club are only required to register with the club.

Life Members

Free
  • Life memberships are awarded to members who have gone above and beyond in their contribution to the club.

ATHLETICS VICTORIA FEES

The Athletics Victoria fees allow athletes to customise their membership to best suit their individual needs.
All packages include the Athletics Victoria Base Membership fee.

Please contact us if you are unsure of which package to purchase.

Base Athlete Membership

  • Recommended for athletes who only wish to compete at specialist meets or championships. Athletes who purchase this package will be required to pay individual event fees.

    Athletes with this membership can still enter AVSL with individual round fees.

    Open (20+ years): $185.00
    Junior (12-19 years): $145.00

AVSL Package

  • Recommended for athletes who intend to compete in 5 or more rounds of the Athletics Victoria Shield League (AVSL).

    This does not include entry fee to championships and specialist meets.

    Open (20+ years): $330.00
    Junior (12-19 years): $270.00

XCR Package

  • Recommended for anyone intending on competing in five or more individual rounds of XCR.

    *You do not need to have this package to compete in XCR Relays.

    Open (20+ years): $365.00
    Junior (12-19 years): $280.00

Max Package

  • Recommended for athletes who wish to compete in both the AVSL season and individual XCR rounds.

    Open (20+ years): $420.00
    Junior (12-19 years): $350.00

Recreational Running

  • Recommended for those looking to just do recreational running.

    All ages: $10